Equisetum arvense powder

Equisetum arvense powder

AKA “Horsetail”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Equisetum arvense powder

AKA: Horsetail

Synthetic · Astringent · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Humectant

Astringent

Skin Conditioner

Synthetic

Clean

Horsetail powder naturally helps skin retain moisture. This plant-derived ingredient draws hydration into the skin for a smoother, more supple complexion.

CAS #

71011-23-9

Form

Powder

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Functions

Humectant

A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Astringent

Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

Powdered horsetail has been used in European traditional medicine for centuries, historically applied to skin and taken internally for joint and connective tissue support due to its high silica mineral content.